Wednesday, 28 October 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - Two students from Toba Regency, North Sumatra, have returned home after completing their duties as members of the National Paskibraka, the national ceremonial flag-raising unit. The return of Felesia Rismaito Munthe of SMA Unggul DEL and Gissa Oliver Nainggolan of SMA Negeri 2 Balige was welcomed by the North Sumatra Provincial Government. Both are regarded as young representatives who have brought honor to their home region through their achievements at the national level.
The Acting Regional Secretary of North Sumatra, Timur Tumanggor, personally welcomed the two students at his office at 30 Jalan Diponegoro in Medan on Saturday, August 22, 2026. During the reception, Timur commended their dedication throughout the selection, training, preparation and duty as members of the National Paskibraka.Timur also conveyed warm greetings from the Governor of North Sumatra, who had intended to personally welcome the two students upon their return. The North Sumatra Provincial Government praised Felesia and Gissa for their achievements, noting that they had represented not only Toba Regency but also North Sumatra at the national level.
"This is a great source of pride for North Sumatra. We urge you to continue upholding the good name of your region and to become role models for other students so they, too, will strive for success. Always remember that the key to every success lies in the blessings and prayers of your parents," Timur Tumanggor said.Grace explained that Felesia and Gissa had to undergo an extremely rigorous selection process before earning the opportunity to become members of the National Paskibraka. After successfully passing the selection, both students took part in a 28-day national-level education and training program.
"The two students went through a very rigorous selection process and eventually made it to the Presidential Palace. For 28 days, they participated in various national-level educational activities and centralized training. Today, they officially return to the province before continuing their journey to Toba Regency to reunite with their families and resume their education at school," Grace said.The lengthy process was an important part of preparing Paskibraka members to carry out their duties with discipline, responsibility and a strong sense of nationalism. For Felesia and Gissa, the experience also provided an opportunity to further develop their character and gain valuable experience at the national level.
Their achievement is a source of pride not only for their families and respective schools but also for the people of Toba Regency. The accomplishments of Felesia and Gissa demonstrate that students from the regions can take part and compete at the national level when they receive proper support and continuous development.
Their return to North Sumatra also marks the completion of their national-level duties. Following the reception in Medan, both students will return to Toba Regency to spend time with their families and resume their regular school activities.
The North Sumatra Provincial Government hopes that the experiences of Felesia and Gissa will inspire other students. Both are expected to maintain the enthusiasm for learning, discipline and sense of responsibility they developed during their Paskibraka training.
Their achievement also serves as encouragement for students across the regencies and cities of North Sumatra to continue developing their respective abilities. Participation in national-level events provides the younger generation with opportunities to strengthen leadership skills, discipline and their sense of connection to the nation and their home regions.The North Sumatra Provincial Government also emphasized the important role of families in supporting the educational journeys and achievements of young people. This message echoes the advice Timur gave the two students: to uphold the good name of their home region and use their experience as members of the National Paskibraka as a foundation for future achievements.
The return of Felesia and Gissa, carrying with them valuable national-level experience, is expected to go beyond being a personal achievement. Their experience should instead encourage other students in North Sumatra to seize opportunities, develop their potential and bring honor to their home regions at the national level. (IDNC)REPORTER: Ahmad Zulfikar | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
